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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.04, 300.92 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.04, 300.92 and 162.16 is: 242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.04 : 300.92 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.04/300.92 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.04x = 300.92 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.04x = 48,797.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,797.19/201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.72

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